[103], In 2003 the Panthers and Carolinas HealthCare Foundation established the Keep Pounding Fund, a fundraising initiative to support cancer research and patient support programs. Stewart, during his tenure with the team (2008–2018), rushed for 6,868 yards with the Panthers. During the 2018 season, the team did not wear silver pants. According to the team, the changes were designed to give their logo an "aggressive, contemporary look" as well to give it a more three-dimensional feel. [44] The Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 27–16, in the wild card round to advance to the divisional playoffs,[45] where they lost to eventual NFC champion Seattle, 31–17. The Panthers are 21-16 all-time in blue tops. [104], Radio coverage is provided by flagship station WBT (1110 AM) and through the Carolina Panthers Radio Network, with affiliates throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia. They also observed that the stadium has scattered parking lots, each of which has a different tailgating style. Under NFL rules, an NFL owner and his family only need to control 30 percent of a team to be considered the team's controlling owner. The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sunday night and some Thursday night games are aired on NBC affiliate WCNC-TV. [88][89], Sir Purr, an anthropomorphic black cat who wears a jersey numbered '00', has been the Panthers' mascot since their first season. The Panthers played well in their first two years, finishing 7–9 in 1995 (an all-time best for an NFL expansion team's first season) and 12–4 the following year, winning the NFC West before ultimately losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. Ron Rivera held the position from 2011 to 2019 and led the team to four playoff appearances including Super Bowl 50. The exact tone of blue, which they decided would be "process blue" (a shade lighter than Duke's and darker than North Carolina's), was the most difficult color to choose. Learn more about the changes", "Governor proclaims "Carolina Panthers Day" in S.C.", "Panthers fortify practice facility to keep out spies", "LOOK: Panthers' #OneCarolina hashtag has taken over social media", "Playoff drought leaves Dolphins' fans parched for a winner", "Report: Richardson plans to have Panthers sold after he dies", "2015 NFL Football Attendance – National Football League – ESPN", "How 'Keep Pounding' became the Panthers' inspirational team motto", "Squad's '95 fans remember the team spirit", "The story behind that cheesy "Stand and Cheer" Carolina Panthers fight song – CharlotteFive", "Carolina Panthers – Fisher Athletic High School Equipment Grant", "WSOC-TV, Carolina Panthers announce new partnership", "Who are these enthusiastic guys broadcasting Carolina Panthers games in Spanish? Perry Fewell, then the defensive backs coach for the team, was named interim head coach the same day.
[42] After strengthening the defense with future all-pro Luke Kuechly in the 2012 draft, the Panthers again opened the 2012 season poorly, losing five out of their first six games, leading longtime general manager Marty Hurney to be fired in response. Since 2006, the song has returned. The agreement was approved by the league owners on May 22, 2018. In the 2018 exhibition season, the Panthers wore the black pants with the blue jerseys for a home game vs. the New England Patriots, then paired the black pants with the white jerseys in an away game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.